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virtual reality. what is VR?. emulating the real world making an electronic world seem real . three dimensional?. often paper puppet theatre effect?. interactive. not static 3D images not movies moving within the world manipulating objects in the world . in or out?.
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what is VR? • emulating the real world • making an electronic world seem real
three dimensional? • often • paper puppet theatre effect?
interactive • not static 3D images • not movies • moving within the world • manipulating objects in the world
in or out? • flight simulator ** in ** • desktop metaphor - folders, trash ** out ** • point and click adventure games ** ? **
types of VR • desktop VR • ordinary screen, mouse or keyboard control • polemous mouse, steering wheel, joystick • immersive VR • helmet/goggles, data glove • body suit, trampoline! • physical world/VR mixes
VR headsets • small TV screen for each eye • slightly different angles • 3D effect
betwixt the two • ‘sit upon’ games • motorbike (bike moves) • ski (wind, skis move, etc.) • simple controls • go within • virtual roller coaster • aircraft cockpit • ship’s bridge
inside VR • scenes projected on walls • realistic environment • hydraulic rams! • real controls • other people
applications • simulate dangerous/expensive situations • command and control, virtual tourism • practising medical procedures, treatment of phobia • see hidden real world features • virtual wind tunnel • visualise complex information • fun :-)
engagement feeling part of the virtual world
engage the senses • sight: • visual realism, 3D effects: shadows, etc., • sound: • surround sound, sub-seat woofers etc. • touch: • haptic and force feedback, • and more … wind, … burning rubber!
engage the body • realistic devices • movement in the environment • interaction and control of objects, • rapid feedback …more important than photo-realism